Evolution API

Overview

This node interacts with the Evolution API to manage group-related functionalities. Specifically, for the "Grupo" resource and the "Mensagens Temporárias" operation, it allows users to configure ephemeral (temporary) messages in a specified group. This means you can set how long messages remain visible before they disappear automatically.

Common scenarios include:

• Automatically cleaning up group chats by setting message expiration times.
• Enhancing privacy by ensuring messages do not persist indefinitely.
• Managing group communication lifecycle efficiently.

For example, a user might set messages in a group to expire after 24 hours to keep conversations fresh and reduce clutter.

Properties

Output

The node outputs a JSON array containing the result of the ephemeral message configuration request. The exact structure depends on the Evolution API response but generally includes confirmation of the updated settings or error details if the operation failed.

No binary data output is indicated.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Evolution API.
• The base URL for requests is https://doc.evolution-api.com/api-reference.
• Proper configuration of the API credential within n8n is necessary.

Troubleshooting

• Unsupported Operation Error: If the node throws an error stating the operation is not supported, verify that the resource and operation names are correctly set as "groups-api" and "toggle-ephemeral".
• Authentication Failures: Ensure the API key credential is valid and has the necessary permissions.
• Invalid Group ID: Confirm that the provided group ID exists and is accessible by the authenticated instance.
• Expiration Value Issues: Use only the predefined expiration options; custom values may cause errors.

Links and References

• Evolution API Documentation (official API reference)